title: Legal risks in a changing practice environment.
abstract: A general working definition of medical malpractice is provided. Relevant factual situations as well as applicable decisional and statutory laws are delineated. This information will allow the nurse to understand the legal standards that apply to nursing practice in a variety of health care environments.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Lumsden
mesh_terms: D005104:Expert Testimony; D006801:Humans; D007600:Judgment; D007884:Legislation, Nursing; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States